What is this part called and what does it do?

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Oct 11, 2018 | 10:57 AM

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AricsFX

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Was looking at this same issue last night, good to know I can chop it off. Lol

Oct 11, 2018 | 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikegmang

So I’m wondering what is this part on my truck. It’s between the inner fender and cab. It looks glued in place and I’ve never noticed it on my other F150s. My tire is running it an just want to know what it’s called or what it does

Now that we know this is dealing with the front of the cab, I can tell you that it is a 'reinforcement pad'. Part of the structural integrity of the aluminum metal structure in that area. Has to do with heat expansion. This, according to the repair manual.

Oct 11, 2018 | 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by johnday

Gotta chuckle a bit here.
Mike, with your expertise at modding, it seems funny that you didn't know what it is. I don't know either, or even if I have that.